Author's Notes: I love the X-Men film series although there were many flaws, MAJOR FLAWS! but anyways for all intents and purposes for keeping the nostalgia of the animated series of the 90's I reverted all characters to their original native accents and dialects for this story so enjoy them (difficult to do at times XD) This is a good way I would have liked to seen X3 go after what happened which by the way I couldn't stand how that film ended up but whatever, here's my rendition, enjoy! :)

A World Without X!

"For the first time, it's cold in here. Even in my immunity and dexterity to the natural forces, I feel earth's cold sting of frostbite… but it resides in my heart. Charles Xaiver gave more towards our future than ever possible for our present and even now in his rest he continues to move us, just as the winds encapsulate us in its embrace. Giving me title of headmistress of the mansion has been the most awe-shocking moment to have befallen me since becoming an X-Man. I only wish I could continue to grieve and discontinue my course of action, to give my thanks for his brave sacrifices but I must move on and subdue with my emotions, this storm has lasted longer than it should." Wiping the near endless stream of tears from her face, she commands the tempest to retreat and enters the mansion grounds to prepare for tomorrow's evening meeting with the students.

Meanwhile just below Storm's balcony, another X-man feels the sting of such loses.

Quietly hunched on the foot of his bed, booze and pictures of her spread across his bedroom floor, the man comprised of nearly indestructible bones has withered away like the sands to a breeze. He looks at the moon with disgust, loathing the fact that it had to be her; thinking of many who would truly deserve such a fate; like Magneto for his cowardice betrayal against who he claims was his dearest friend. Why? How? Could someone as soft, as comforting, as loving as Jean become something so feral, so enraged, so destructive and still hold a place in his heart? He thinks this to himself over and over again.

While in the midst of his loss and sorrow, Marie walks in, in a stench of the past from which she desires to reclaim.

Her hair styled as she once had before her powers manifested, before she came to New York, and before she became, an X-Man. Gloves no more intact, she felt finally liberated from her curse yet sorrowful at her ascension from the cause of worldwide human-&-mutant unity. She actually hadn't truly adjusted to even touching people it's been so long…

"Logan… I have to do this… for me; Bobby and Jubilee understand; why can't you?" "Because Rogue, I don't think leaving would be the best choice fer ya right about now, with Charles and Cyke gone, Roro too deep in thought, and Jean…. The best thing to do now is stick together." "Oh, whadda you know bout sticking together, you're the most lonesome and isolated of us all Logan, what do you know bout unity?" "Darlin' I may not have been the best role model but one thing I do know is that when times are rougher than ever the best thing we can do is stick together, make a forceful impact, believe me you don't wanna be the last man late to the battlefield seeing yer soldiers down. We gotta hold tight, and even though yer powers are gone now, yer still a member of this team… Look, I can't make this decision for ya, at best I can only suggest what I feel is a better option for ya; we each have a path but if leaving this place we call home helps ya ta find yer way than I understand, more than anyone. I just, hate ta see ya go Rogue." "I'll be fine Logan, I just gotta find my place now, in their world, I deserve this peace, or at the very least find ta it."

Meanwhile In a local park I New York.

Here sits a pale, remorseful and deeply depressed face of who was once the master of magnetism. Many of these thoughts of his were complex… puzzled. Confused as to the course of his plans and how horrible the results; Magnus has mentally retraced his steps over and over for hours now. Feeling foolish for having once thought himself invincible… untouchable and here now only to sit amongst the very race he set out to control. Even more so then feeling the loss of his dominion and powers was the loss of his dear friend, whom he sacrificed in the bid to protect his semi-selfish cause. Perhaps nothing else can take him to depths any lower for he could reside no lower. The cause destroyed him; the one woman who would have been by his side always and has given her mutant life for his is abandoned and ruined now lost to him forever; and he invoked such havoc and chaos upon the world from a single woman. Neither Jean's death nor his nullified state could bring satisfaction in his heart in the slightest, dear not think of the X-Men's thoughts and emotions. Even Erik himself in his mindset was at times able to feel a since of respect for the young mutants in their efforts to their cause regardless of how he often opposed them for it. At least what they fought for resulted in less casualties, that is until he rose to power and ruined the lives of the very people most capable of earnest change. He thought something was amiss, there was no way that his works, his dreams, and life could have been so destroyed; so to keep his undeserving life intact, so he had to believe in an opposing delusion.

The Next Day

The Colossal Rasputin and Rogue….. Marie gets into the car, from there she is off, as Piotr accompanies her to the airport through a mild storm. "You know Rogue I sure am going to miss you around here. I only hope you would maybe return to see Piotr." "Pete, I don't know about that honey, but I'll miss you to my friend." Silent minutes pass, "phew, it's rainin' like a cow pissin on a flat rock ain't it?" "Such a way with words that Piotr will miss most in your absence" She turns to look at him and can fondly remember many months in training, and looking back from now, she can see how he's grown past obvious strength, she even remembers how young and naïve she felt, so out of place; a lot of the memories she holds unfortunately don't belong to her. That is a problem she desperately wished to correct, and now given the circumstances, perhaps this is the best opportunity to do so, but even she in her certainty had her doubts. Arriving at the airport check-in saying her final goodbyes she embraces Piotr one last time. "Will you come and visit me sometime Pete?" "Da, of course." Just as Rogue begins to take her bags to the check-in booth, the sky quickly brightens up. Clouds retrace their steps and all seems as if such tempest never occurred. As looks up to witness what she though only storm herself could create, she sees both storm and Kitty approach her for a quick embrace. "Storm… I thought the sky had your handprints up there somewhere; that was something only you could do." "Rogue, I will not judge your departure, I only hope you find your correct path, and never forget the home you have here if you should need us." "Thanks, "Yeah and don't forget to call your best pal kitty either…" "Of course not sugah, we'll be connected like two links on a chain." "Stormy, your guidance, wisdom, and undying strength have always been with me these past few years. I just hate to have to run like this." "Then do not feel compelled Rogue, if your heart tells you where to go, you must follow even if it means to do so blindly… [Storm gazing at the sky] I guess we all ought to trust what is in our hearts more; Nature always knows best and does best so long as our judgments do not interfere we must go where ever the winds may carry us." "Stormy, you're words will always be with me. I could absorb the memories of the entire populace and still remember you, your unconditional love and unwavering leadership." "And I you Rogue." Hugging Piotr and Kitty for the last time, Rogue turns to say goodbye for the last time before board the next plane to Mississippi, specifically the Caldecott County.

Shortly After

"You think this is what's best for her Ororo?" "Is it not our thoughts that matter as much Piotr, but what resides in our hearts that does, and her heart desires peace of mind and time, and we must not interfere. We just have to focus on the students… I fear for their safety in this difficult time, so I must address the entire student body this evening." Kitty gets into the car with Colosuss while Ororo takes the hybrid she and Kitty arrived in.

Hours Later, the students have all gathered outside the front lawn for Ororo's discussion with the students

"I know that this has been an extremely difficult year for each and every one of you. I also know that not a single person out here in this very yard today is responsible, but whatever the cost unfortunately we have to continue on, to live the dream that Charles, Jean, and Scott fought for; we must keep that hope alive, and it starts with each and every one of you today. You do not have to be an X-Man to make such a difference, you need only to be yourselves and endure all hardships that may befall you. The price we pay now may be more costly than ever but we must stay together, for the dream fades in our departure from it." [Logan immediately thinks of Rogue's departure from the team. His thoughts intensely interrupted by an off-putting scent lingering near the mansion grounds.] Once something caught Logan's senses it wouldn't be let go of until its source was removed usually by force.

In the midst of Ororo's speech to the students at the mansion, she can't help but shake the unsettling and disturbing force that was carried throughout the winds around her. She almost couldn't help but to command the winds to search for such a threat but remained steadfast in her thoughts to continue on with her speech. "I have faith in each and every one of you that you will make a difference in this world, even more so than you already do right now just being who you are and showing the world that co-existence is possible, for all of human and mutant kind." As she began to conclude, a loud explosion is heard as the crowd of youngsters become shaken, panicked and fearful…..

TO BE CONTINUED